AABF V Key Features
Forging Business Linkages for Sustainable Tourism Development in Africa
Official Opening Speeches
- H.E. Mr. Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda
- H.E. Ms. Seiko Hashimoto, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Japan
- Amb. Cheick Sidi Diarra, Under-Secretary-General, Special Adviser on Africa, the United Nations
- Hon. Eng. Gagawala Nelson G. Wambuzi, Minister of State for Trade, Uganda
Four Thematic Plenary Sessions
- Overview of the Tourism Industry in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Marketing and Product Development
- Pro-poor Sustainable Tourism Development
Sponsored Social Events
- Welcome Reception and Welcome Dinner hosted by the TICAD Co-organizers
- Gala Dinner and Cocktail Reception hosted by the Government of Uganda
Power Lunch
“Promotion of Clean Investment for the Future Generations”
- Sponsored by the Bank of Industry Ltd., Nigeria,
- Chaired by Prof. Maggie Kigozi, Executive Director, Uganda Investment Authority
Various Side Events
- Induction Seminar “African Business Promotion to Asian Business Partners” was attended by 28 participants. The seminar was conducted to build capacity of African Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in doing business at the global level. Participants were introduced to the relevance of Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), business profiles and business plans, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and various types of enterprise alliance concepts and techniques in order to set up an appropriate and effective partnership
- Study Tour (Murchison Falls National Park)
- Study Tour (Ngamba Island)
- Study tour (City of Entebbe)
Distribution of AABF V Company/Project Profile Booklet
Memoranda Of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony at Reception
Exhibition Booths for participating companies and organizations